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ITPman Triathlon & Kids Duathlon - CANCELLED

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ITPman Triathlon : Kids Race
Triathlon : Swim ½ Mile, Bike 15 Miles, Run 5 Miles
ITPkid Duathlon : Kids Race
Duathlon : Distance Determined By Age
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • Start Time: 7:00 AM - (kids race at 10:30)
  • Location:Weed Beach Park
  • Address: Nearwater Lane
  • City/State/Zip:Darien, Connecticut 06820
  • Country: USA

2011 ITPman Triathlon: - CANCELLED
  • The ITP Foundation is a non-profit organization focusing on ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura), a rare bleeding disorder, in children and youth.
  • We seek to raise awareness of ITP among the general public, medical and health care professionals, and elected officials.
  • In addition, we work to fund vital medical research into various aspects of ITP, including its cause, treatment and cure, and, to provide financial assistance to the families of children with ITP

    • Course Information:


    COURSE INFORMATION:
  • Swim course will be "clockwise" and waves will be by age groups (as per USAT formula).
  • Competitors must wear the official swim cap provided in race packet. Failure to wear the official swim cap will result in DISQUALIFICATION!
  • You will be disqualified if you hang on to a surfboard or any other water safety vessel.
  • You must notify a race official IMMEDIATELY if you do not complete the swim.
  • The water temperature should be in the mid-60s. Wet suits are allowed.
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  • The bike course is 15 miles.
  • Each contestant is individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their bike.
  • Contestants must follow instructions of race officials and public authorities and must obey all traffic laws...FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!
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  • The run course is 5 miles.
  • The roads throughout the run and bike course will be OPEN to the normal flow of traffic.
  • You must obey traffic rules at ALL times!
  • While on the run course you MUST run WITH the direction of traffic and stay on the RIGHT shoulder of the road at ALL times!
  • You will be penalized 4 minutes if you interfere with the normal flow of traffic.

    • Directions:


  • The Gate to Weed Beach Opens and Check-In Starts at 5:00 am. (for the adult race)
  • Shuttle service will be provided from Hindley School parking lot (details in parking info).
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  • New England Thruway I-95 to exit 10/Noroton Ave.
  • If coming from North make left on to Noroton Avenue (make right if coming from South). Proceed to end of Noroton Avenue and make right on to Boston Post Road.
  • Immediately make left at first traffic light on to Nearwater Lane. Follow Nearwater Lane to Weed Beach Park.
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  • If Googling or Mapquesting, for map use 170 Nearwater Lane as Destination, as Weed Beach Park does not have a physical address. Keep in mind you need to go a little further, and to the right, to get to the water/beach ? 
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  • METRONORTH: USE NOROTON HEIGHTS TRAIN STATION Bike Ride to Weed Beach is about 2 miles.

    • Other Info:


    Registration will open March 1, 2011.

    ITPkid Duathlon:


    As a fundraising event for children, the ITP Foundation believes in creating a healthy and safe atmosphere for all those participating, including children.

    Immediately following the triathlon will be the 2'nd annual ITPMAN Kids_Duathlon, where children will bike and run among others in their respective age groups and in support of ITP research and awareness!

    The course will entail a run on the beach followed by a 2 mile police patrolled ride along Nearwater lane and end with a 1/2 mile run in the beach community.

    T-shirts and race medals will be awarded to all the participants.

    Bring your parents and make it a family event.

    Registration will open on March 1, 2011.

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    2011 Results:


  • 2011 Results: Race cancelled  

    • Previous Results:


  • 2010 Results at: triandduit.com
  • 2009 Results at: triandduit.com
    2008 Results at: triandduit.com
  • 2007 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
  • 2006 Results at roadntracksports.com: Overall / Age Group
  • 2005 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
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